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Review & Swatches: Flower by Drew Barrymore Sheer Up Lip Tint in “Lacy Laurel”

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Allura

Drew Barrymore’s new cosmetics line–Flower–contains a line of lip tints, available in five (5) different shades. This review is for the shade Lacy Laurel–a sheer, soft warm pink. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow Collection Nos. 56-65

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Allura

I will be doing individual reviews for all of the new colors offered in the Colorful Eyeshadow Collection. I will also do a series of swatch posts for those interested in seeing just photographs and swatches of the colors. In this post, you can view photographs and swatches of eye shadows Nos. 56-65 in the following shades:

No. 56 Queen For A Day: mirror gun metal
No. 57 Rooftop Party: gun metal with iridescent glitter
No. 58 Winter In London: shimmering grey
No. 59 Berlin Underground: matte grey
No. 60 Diamonds Are Forever: metallic silver
No. 61 Engagement Ring: glittery Silver
No. 62 Wedding Day: frosty white with iridescent glitter
No. 63 Under The Covers: shimmering white
No. 64 Let It Snow: matte whit
No. 65 Lazy Afternoon: matte white beige

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Review & Swatches: Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow Collection Nos. 46-55

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Allura

No. 46 Flirting Game: shimmering pinkish taupe
No. 47 Let’s Dance: light brown with iridescent glitter
No. 48 Faux Fur Jacket: shimmering taupe
No. 49 Be On The A-List: shimmering light taupe
No. 51 Rock The Runway: shimmering taupe violet
No. 52 5th Avenue: matte dark gray
No. 53 My Little Black Dress: shimmering black
No. 54 Black Lace: matte black
No. 55 Starry Sky: black with iridescent glitter

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Review: Atopalm Moisturizing Facial Cleansing Foam

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Allura

Atopalm’s Moisturizing Facial Cleansing Foam is a facial cleanser that the company claims will clean away dirt and makeup without stripping the skin. Keep reading for my thoughts about the effectiveness of this cleanser and its formula. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Pixi Beauty Blush in “Healthiest Honey”

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Allura

Pixi’s Beauty Blush is a powder blush that is available in four (4) different shades. This review is for the shade Healthiest Honey–a soft neutral nude. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow Collection Nos. 34-45

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Allura

No. 34 Red Wine: matte red wine
No. 35 Hold Me Tight: metallic pinkish plum
No. 36 Love Song: sparkling pink
No. 37 Prom Queen: matte flashy pink
No. 39 Cherry On Top: matte red
No. 41 Sweet Candy: shimmering pink
No. 42 Strawberry Macaroon: matte light pink
No. 43 Smell Of Roses: light pink with irridescent glitter
No. 44 Romantic Comedy: shimmering peach beige
No. 45 Girl Talk: light rose with iridescent glitter

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Review & Swatches: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Lipcolor in “Electric Orange”

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Allura

Maybelline’s new lip product is its Color Sensational Vivids Lipcolors, which are brighter, bolder versions of its original Color Sensational Lipcolors. This new line of lipsticks comes in ten (10) different shades. This review is for the shade Electric Orange–a vibrant, classic orange. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow Collection Nos. 22-33

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Allura

No. 22 Fireworks: black purple with irridescent glitte
No. 23 Lavender Field: lavender with silver glitter
No. 24 Full Moon Romance: shimmering dark violet
No. 25 Purple Rain: matte medium purple
No. 28 Purple Stilettos: matte bright violet
No. 29 Midnight Kiss: shimmering grape
No. 30 Blueberry Muffin: matte black plum
No. 32 Pop Idol: mirror black plum
No. 33 Dying For Shoes: shimmering black plum

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OPI Euro Centrale Collection Video

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Allura

Here is the video overview of the nail polishes from OPI’s Euro Centrale Collection. The video includes live application of all of the colors and my thoughts about the quality of the formula.

If you’d like to see photos and swatches of each of the colors, please see this post. Continue reading →